PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heraldo Magnifico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolek Banan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Magnifico
vs
Banan

180 cm
24
155 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

179 cm
25
163 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

DJs Locker
$300

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heraldo Magnifico!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tolek Banan!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banan scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magnifico is defended easily by Banan.
Magnifico moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banan.
Banan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banan checks a leg kick nicely.
Magnifico throws a sloppy head kick and Banan moves out of range easily.
Magnifico shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters circling a little - Banan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Magnifico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heraldo Magnifico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banan scores with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Banan there.
Magnifico is looking to clinch but Banan is avoiding it.
Tolek Banan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banan feints and then cracks Magnifico's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magnifico down.
Banan shoots for a takedown but Magnifico saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Banan.
Banan misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banan jabs Magnifico right on the nose. Magnifico blinks but takes it well.
Magnifico on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banan lands with a slapping head kick.
Banan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnifico manages to avoid it.
Magnifico looks to land a right hand but Banan moved out of range.
Banan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnifico.
Magnifico looks to land a right hand but Banan moved out of range.
Magnifico with a jab.
Magnifico misses with a low kick as Banan jumps back.
Magnifico misses the shot to the body.
Banan lands a nice hook to Magnifico's body. Magnifico takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magnifico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banan throws a body kick that misses.
Magnifico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magnifico tries to clinch but Banan moves out of range.
Banan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banan blocks a head kick by Magnifico.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banan lands a body shot.
Magnifico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banan.
Magnifico throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magnifico lands a nice looking body shot.
Magnifico throws a hook to the side of Banan's head but Banan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magnifico has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Banan.
Magnifico takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magnifico scores with a sloppy right hand. Banan should have avoided that one.
Banan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magnifico.
Banan keeps Magnifico at a distance using the push kick.
Banan with a nice cross.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Magnifico. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Magnifico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magnifico had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Banan blocks a head kick by Magnifico.
Banan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magnifico takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banan scores with a kick to the body.
Magnifico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banan misses with an uppercut.
Banan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnifico.
Banan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magnifico connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banan. Banan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banan tries to bum rush Magnifico with a series of wild strikes but Magnifico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magnifico tries to clinch but Banan moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Banan.
Magnifico will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Magnifico loads up on a big right hand but Banan slips the punch.
Magnifico avoids a kick to the body.
Banan tries to bum rush Magnifico with a series of wild strikes but Magnifico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magnifico scores with a decent looking hook.
Banan catches Magnifico with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banan blocks a head kick by Magnifico.
Banan misses with a right hand
and Magnifico counters with a leg kick.
Magnifico takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banan checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnifico walks into a straight right hand from Banan.
Banan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Magnifico moves into the clinch successfully.
Banan just leaning against Magnifico, taking a breather.

Banan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Magnifico is refusing to be controlled, as Banan sits in half guard.
Banan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banan stalling.
Banan thows a huge punch but Magnifico dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tolek Banan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Magnifico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banan lands a body shot.
Banan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magnifico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magnifico fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banan checks it well.
Banan lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Banan misses.
Banan lands a right hook to the body.
Magnifico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tolek Banan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnifico throws a wild body kick that Banan sees coming a mile off.
Magnifico is looking to chop away at Banan's legs.
Banan fakes the leg kick and cracks Magnifico in the body.
Banan scores with a nice body kick.
Banan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banan pushes Magnifico away with a front kick.
Magnifico misses with a low kick as Banan jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnifico blocks the body kick.
Banan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magnifico at a distance.
Banan lands a jab.
Magnifico throws a hook to the side of Banan's head but Banan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banan throws a wild body kick that Magnifico sees coming a mile off.
Banan tries to land a front kick but Magnifico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magnifico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banan at a distance.
Magnifico throws a hook to the side of Banan's head but Banan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magnifico drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magnifico lands a jab.
Magnifico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banan looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnifico is just out of range.
Magnifico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnifico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magnifico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banan throws a sloppy head kick and Magnifico moves out of range easily.
Banan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banan moves forwards but Magnifico connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnifico.
Banan digs a good hook to Magnifico's body.
Magnifico lands a lovely overhand right.
Magnifico moves out of range of the body kick from Banan.
Banan delivers a nice body kick.
Magnifico takes a swing at Banan's ribcage but misses.
Banan tries to land a body kick
letting Magnifico counter with a right hand.
Banan throws a right hand that Magnifico ducks under and follows up with a left that Magnifico also avoids with ease.
Banan slips a straight right by Magnifico.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banan blocks a leg kick.
Banan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Magnifico does it's job there.
Magnifico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banan looks to throw the jab but Magnifico is out of range.
Magnifico tries to work over Banan's front leg with a kick but Banan checks it.
Magnifico takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magnifico tries to close the distance and clinch but Banan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magnifico fails with the takedown.
Banan misses the jab.
Banan throws a wild body kick that Magnifico sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banan, as that shot connected.
Jab by Banan.
Banan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magnifico's corner calls for a 1-2. Magnifico obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banan throws a hook but Magnifico blocks it.
Magnifico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnifico throws a right hand that Banan ducks under and follows up with a left that Banan also avoids with ease.
Magnifico throws a head kick that misses.
Magnifico takes one to the side of the head.
Banan throws a body kick that misses
and Magnifico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banan blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Banan. That snapped Magnifico's head back.
Banan scores with a kick to the body.
Banan lands a lovely overhand right.
Banan tries to land a front kick but Magnifico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banan tests Magnifico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnifico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banan.
Banan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tolek Banan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Banan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Banan finds it's way through Magnifico's defenses.
Magnifico throws the kick towards the body but Banan avoids it.
Banan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magnifico is out of range and Banan settles back down.
Banan looks to throw a body kick
and Magnifico counters with a leg kick.
Magnifico misses with a straight left.
Magnifico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magnifico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magnifico throws a head kick but Banan moves out of range.
Banan throws a good cross that connects.
Magnifico connects with a solid leg kick.
Magnifico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Banan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Banan tries to keep at a distance but Magnifico has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banan has Magnifico pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Magnifico manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnifico looking to slow down the pace here.
Banan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magnifico has a couple of punches blocked by Banan.
Banan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magnifico wants a takedown but no success here.

Banan manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnifico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banan throws a good cross that connects.
Banan looks to land a body kick but Magnifico moved away.
Banan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnifico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magnifico somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banan throws a lazy right hand but Magnifico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnifico takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magnifico throws a shot from downtown. Banan moves away and avoids it.
Banan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banan throws a combination. Magnifico tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magnifico blocks the body kick.
Banan misses with a double jab
and Banan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banan throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Banan.
Nice cross by Magnifico.
Magnifico motions for Banan to come forward. Magnifico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banan misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banan fakes the leg kick and cracks Magnifico in the body.
Banan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magnifico blocks the body kick.
Magnifico misses with a looping right.
Magnifico looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banan just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnifico connects with a body shot.
Banan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Banan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magnifico doesn't seem phased though.
Magnifico fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heraldo Magnifico. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Banan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Magnifico on his heels. He'll look to pass Magnifico's guard now, I'm sure.
Banan wants to control from the top but Magnifico keeps moving.
Magnifico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banan stands and throws Magnifico's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Magnifico is looking to regain half guard here but Banan keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magnifico will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Magnifico is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Banan swings around for an armbar but Magnifico sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tolek Banan really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Magnifico needs to keep his hands up - Banan had a free shot at his head there.
Magnifico moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnifico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banan momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banan.
Banan slaps away a takedown attempt from Magnifico, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banan scores with a nice right hand.
Magnifico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banan lands the left hand.
Magnifico misses with a low kick.
Magnifico throws a sloppy head kick and Banan moves out of range easily.
Banan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magnifico throws the kick towards the body but Banan avoids it.
Magnifico tries to clinch but Banan is having none of it.
Magnifico takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banan fakes the leg kick and cracks Magnifico in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnifico misses the target.
Banan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banan lands a lovely overhand right.
Magnifico throws a looping overhand right but Banan ducks down to avoid it.
Magnifico doesn't manage to clinch there - Banan circles away.
The fighters circling - Magnifico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banan lands a slapping body shot.
Banan tests Magnifico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magnifico will feel that in the morning.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Magnifico looks to land a body kick but Banan moved away.
Banan misses with an uppercut. Magnifico saw that one coming.
Jab from Banan.
Banan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magnifico lands with a cross.
Banan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magnifico has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnifico will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnifico moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Magnifico misses.
Banan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magnifico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banan connects with an inside leg kick.
Banan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnifico.
Magnifico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banan's waist but Banan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magnifico off to one side.
Banan lands a front kick.
Magnifico looks to score with a jab to the body but Banan is just out of range.
Banan stuns Magnifico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magnifico has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Banan.
Magnifico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banan lands a lovely overhand right.
Magnifico moves out of range as Banan throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magnifico has time to react.
Banan walks into a jab.
Banan throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Banan misses.
A left lands for Banan.
Banan with a nice cross.
Banan throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters circling a little - Banan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Banan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Banan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banan - that will leave a mark!
Banan misses with an uppercut
and Magnifico counters with a stiff right hand.
Banan blocks a leg kick.
Banan checks a leg kick.
Magnifico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magnifico crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Banan - the referee stops the clock and Magnifico gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Banan. Magnifico manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnifico staying out of range there.
Banan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magnifico.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnifico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banan cracks Magnifico with an open hand slap.
Magnifico throws a leg kick that is checked
and Banan counters with a stiff right hand.
Banan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banan misses with a looping right.
A big right from Magnifico misses.
Banan throws a wild body kick that Magnifico sees coming a mile off.
Magnifico misses with a straight right.
Magnifico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnifico throws a hook but Banan avoids it easily.
Banan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Magnifico misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tolek Banan dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Banan blocks a head kick by Magnifico.
Magnifico takes a swing at Banan's ribcage but misses.
Magnifico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magnifico throws a head kick that Banan semi-blocks.
Magnifico tries a head kick but it misses.
Magnifico throws a low kick but Banan moves out of range easily.
Magnifico takes one on the button.
Banan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banan lands with a nice body kick.
Banan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magnifico takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magnifico counters with a nice uppercut.
Magnifico misses with a low kick.
Magnifico moves forwards but Banan connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banan misses with a body kick.
Magnifico looks to score with a jab to the body but Banan is just out of range.
Banan lands with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magnifico.
Magnifico motions for Banan to come forward. Magnifico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Banan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banan misses with an uppercut. Magnifico saw that one coming.
Banan staying out of range there.
Magnifico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banan moves away.
Magnifico on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magnifico throws a hook to the side of Banan's head but Banan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A cross from Banan lands.
A jab from Banan does it's job there.
Magnifico throws a leg kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Banan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnifico missing with a left hand there. Banan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banan fakes the leg kick and cracks Magnifico in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Banan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banan works the jab nicely.
Heraldo Magnifico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banan lands with a cross.
A solid body kick from Banan.
Magnifico turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magnifico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magnifico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magnifico lands with a straight right. Banan didn't see that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banan.
Magnifico fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magnifico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnifico.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnifico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magnifico throws a hook to the side of Banan's head but Banan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magnifico is looking to clinch.
Banan is looking to land body kicks.
Banan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magnifico's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Banan scores with a four punch combination!
Banan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Magnifico misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnifico. Banan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnifico missing with a left hand there. Banan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tolek Banan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Banan.
Banan throws a push kick but Magnifico slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Banan.
Magnifico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnifico on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magnifico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnifico looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banan!
Magnifico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magnifico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banan staying out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magnifico blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Magnifico 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Banan!
Banan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tolek Banan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tolek Banan! Tolek Banan retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Tolek Banan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors $300 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.